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Historic House In Philadelphia's Germantown Section Celebrates Juneteenth With Art For Justice Exhibit
In keeping with the theme of advocating for social issues, the Johnson House created the Center for Social Advocacy in 2017.
June 20, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A historic house in Germantown has a record of social advocacy that began during slavery. Every Juneteenth it continues that legacy by shedding light on issues that affect the community.
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This year a powerful art exhibit will be the focal point.
The Germantown Mennonite Church, which was home to the Germantown Women's Club, sits in the shadows of the historic Johnson House, a place where enslaved people found refuge and assistance from abolitionists on their journeys toward freedom.
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Some of the art created by Eddie Ramirez displayed in the Juneteenth exhibit at the Johnson House/CBS News Philadelphia
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